FIRELIGHT TRIO: Firelight Trio is a new trio featuring accordionist Phil Alexander (Moishe’s Bagel), renowned Scottish fiddle player Gavin Marwick, and Ruth Morris on the beautiful Swedish Nyckelharpa. They play European music that is evocative, inventive, and endlessly exciting – a rich tapestry of lively Swedish polskas and Scottish reels, lilting French waltzes, toe-tapping klezmer, and dazzling original tunes.
‘Scottish folkies fashion a medley marvel that is deeply expressive, impressively virtuosic and cheekily sardonic, all in perfect measure. An exceptional record…evocative and enchanting.’ Songlines **** (Track one appears on the ‘Top of the World’ CD with issue 185. March 2023).
‘Top-calibre trio with grace, energy and playfulness’ – Folk Radio UK
‘Newly formed supergroup’ – Pianodrome
‘Simply splendid… three musical giants’ – RnR magazine ****
‘Packed with energy and memorable tunes’ – Dai Jeffries, folking.com
Multi-instrumentalist RUTH MORRIS was an on-set contributor to the HBO series ‘Outlander’, and played nyckelharpa on the soundtrack of the Netflix film ‘Outlaw King’. She and partner Gavin Marwick, the respected fiddler and creative force, are also involved in many other projects.
MARWICK is as busy as any musician could be, and has played in Europe, North America, Asia, Australia and Africa. One of the most respected musicians on the scene, he has performed with many different bands over the years including Iron Horse and Cantrip.
PHIL ALEXANDER is possibly best known as leader of Scotland’s top world-folk outfit Moishe’s Bagel, and has collaborated with a whole bunch of UK-based musicians, including Salsa Celtica, McFall’s Chamber, and respected harpist Catriona McKay.
A brand new album gets its official launch at Celtic Connections Festival.
Doors open 7pm, Music starts 8.30pm. The venue is mixed seated and standing. Tables are limited, and available on a first come first served basis, so if you’d like a seat, we recommend arriving early!
